Greg Stefanski to speak at Stowe Rotary on April 17th

Greg Stefanski is the Executive Director of Laraway Youth & Family Services.  He is a leader in developing sustainable programs, financial management and strategic planning for nonprofit organizations.  Greg’s commitment to enhancing services for at-risk children and youth is inspired by a deep personal commitment to social justice and building community.

            Since joining Laraway in 1999, Greg led the organization through an extensive strategic planning process, coordinated a $3 million project to build a new treatment facility, and developed and strengthened funding sources for programs at a fast-growing, dynamic organization.  Under Greg’s leadership, Laraway added an elementary division to its school; fostered an acclaimed public-school-based, behavioral intervention program; and launched a successful $900,000 capital campaign.  Greg consistently encourages his staff to bring their best thinking, passion and creativity to the work they do on behalf of children and families.

Greg’s role as a community leader further enhances his work on behalf of Laraway Youth & Family Services.  He served on the Johnson School Board, Lamoille North Supervisory Union School Board, and was President of the Vermont Coalition of Residential Providers.  He coaches basketball, baseball and soccer and serves as emcee for Tuesday Night Live, Johnson’s annual summer music series.  Greg is also an active member of the United Church of Johnson.

Greg is a graduate of the Vermont Leadership Institute at the Snelling Center for Government.  He earned a Master’s of Education at Johnson State College and a Bachelor’s of Arts in Theological Languages at Concordia University.  He lives in Johnson with his wife Jennifer and three children, Declan, Cecilia and Ronan.